Why police plane was spotted over Sheffield on Monday night
By David Kessen
Published 20th Oct 2026, 09:46 BST
Police sent aeroplane to conduct patrols of Sheffield from the air
The fixed wing aeroplane, with its distinctive yellow and black markings, was seen by residents in and around the city centre.
But while police confirmed they had sent the aircraft to Sheffield, they said it was not in response to a particular incident.
A spokesman for the National Police Air Service said: “On the evening of Monday, October 19, 2026, a police aeroplane crew, on returning to its base at NPAS East Midlands Airport, carried out routine patrols over South Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
“There were no specific taskings.”